DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Effect of Derivative Instruments Designated Cash Flow Hedges on Statements of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance in AOCI Beginning of Year	$ (2,439)	$ (4,159)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI- (Effective Portion)	(206)	(110)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings-(Effective Portion)	(1,747)	(1,830)
Balance in AOCI End of Year	(898)	(2,439)
Interest (expense) \| Interest rate swap
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance in AOCI Beginning of Year	(2,439)	(4,125)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI- (Effective Portion)	(206)	(252)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings-(Effective Portion)	(1,747)	(1,938)
Balance in AOCI End of Year	(898)	(2,439)
Cost of Goods Sold \| Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance in AOCI Beginning of Year		(34)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI- (Effective Portion)		142
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings-(Effective Portion)		108
Balance in AOCI End of Year		$ 0

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cumulative Changes in Net Gain Loss from Cash Flow Hedge Effect Before Tax

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The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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